Volunteer Secondary Teacher

Lifewise Academy • Germantown, TN

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About The Position

The Volunteer Secondary Teacher teaches LifeWise classes using LifeWise curriculum, policies, procedures, and resources. The teacher completes required initial and ongoing training, maintains student and classroom records, fosters an organized and encouraging learning environment, and communicates with students, families, school personnel, volunteers, and the program director. The role also involves promoting LifeWise Academy’s religious mission and values in all duties and interactions.

Requirements

• At least two years of classroom teaching experience with students in a school or church setting.
• A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
• Active participation in and commitment to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the “What We Believe” section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

• Complete the LifeWise Teacher Certification Course within 30 days of the start date and before teaching in the LifeWise classroom.
• Participate in the annual LifeWise Summit each year.
• Attend at least one Teachers' Lounge or one LifeWise Meet-Up per year.
• Stay current on training and updates by regularly checking LifeWise email.
• Use LifeWise curriculum to plan lessons and map out curriculum customization.
• Apply LifeWise policies, procedures, and resources; use only LifeWise curriculum for age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Build relationships with students and pray for them regularly.
• Foster an organized and encouraging classroom through teaching strategies and redemptive discipline, prioritizing student engagement.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records and class rosters, including health concerns, special needs, and photo permissions recorded on parent permission slips.
• Prepare lesson plans, information, and materials for substitute teachers.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, age-appropriate, and well-ordered classroom that fosters academic pursuits and a love of learning as a means of promoting spiritual growth.
• Know procedures for handling emergency situations.
• Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by the program director.
• Act as a LifeWise Academy ambassador in the community.
• Attend events when available or requested by the program director.
• Maintain dialogue with school personnel about schedule changes and student well-being.
• Build relationships with volunteers and keep them informed about schedule changes.
• Submit regular updates, stories, and photos to the program director.
• Promote and communicate LifeWise's religious mission in all duties and interactions, aligned with the organization's core values and beliefs.

Benefits

• Retirement plan, including employer match.

What This Job Offers

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